Side note: EMS of Virginia is proud to be a mobile crisis responder that is dispatched when someone calls 988!
9/8 is —a day of action to spread awareness of
📞3 digits connect you to free, confidential 24/7 crisis support: 988
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
09/07/2025
The & was a great opportunity for EMS of Virginia to share how we’re now providing services designed for those with , , and other — in addition to the other services we have been offering for 20 years!
offers community based support for emerging young adults. In addition, is now offering and evaluation throughout Virginia via telehealth by trained and licensed assessors.
Knowing what to look for can help save a life. Changes in sleep, behavior, or withdrawal from loved ones can all be warning signs. Let’s talk about it. Learn more at nami.org/suicideprevention
09/05/2025
Getting ready for the tomorrow! We will have Connect Four ready to play featuring our new program ! Here’s a sneak peek.
09/04/2025
At EMS of Virginia, we are celebrating Heather’s Work Anniversary this week! Heather has been with EMS for SEVEN YEARS now, serving as Community Outreach Liaison and Compliance Coordinator. She keeps us connected to the community through her relationships and monitors our adherence to quality and compliance so that she knows her connections are in good hands when referrals are made. 👏
Healing isn’t the same for everyone. It’s a personal journey. 👣 Check out these inspiring stories of hope and recovery 988lifeline.org/stories
09/02/2025
******ADHD Evaluations & Testing now offered statewide in through EMS of Virginia!!**********
is excited to now offer virtual Conners 4, full scale assessments and testing for adults and children throughout Virginia. All evaluations will be completed by a fully licensed, trained LPC and we can provide them to children ages 6+ and adults. Each telehealth assessment includes a narrative report with results to share for school or work accommodations, insurances for treatment coverage, or medical providers for ADHD medications. The evaluations are self-pay only but priced affordably at $300. We can accept electronic check and credit card payments.
We created this as a supplemental service to fill the demonstrated gaps for clients of all ages seeking ADHD specific assessments. They are offered by and we can work with clients anywhere in Virginia.
If you, family member, friend, or a client would like to schedule, please complete our referral form here: https://emsofvirginia.com/referrals/ and select ADHD evaluation (self-pay) or call 804-332-5696, ext 0. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our team
at adhdevals@emsofvirginia.com.
We look forward to working with clients throughout Virginia who may want or need an ADHD evaluation for school, medication purposes, employer, or simply for self-discovery.
Please reach out with any questions or to get scheduled!
09/01/2025
This , EMS of Virginia acknowledges the hard work of our team! After 20 years of serving the area, we pride ourselves on the quality of our work, and lives we impact. Learn more about : www.emsofvirginia.com
🕯 August 31 — International Overdose Awareness Day
Today, we remember the lives lost to overdose. We honor their stories, we hold space for their families, and we stand in solidarity with all who carry the weight of grief.
At McShin, we turn remembrance into action. We fight stigma with truth. We offer hope through recovery. And we continue working every day so that no one else has to lose a loved one to this disease.
💜 Let’s raise awareness.
💜 Let’s save lives.
💜 Let’s end overdose.
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EMS is here to help you and your loved ones. “Each Mind Matters!”
Since 2005:
EMS of Virginia offers community based mental health services to children and adults in the greater Richmond area, to include the City of Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Petersburg, Hanover, and surrounding areas. EMS strives to work with each individual and family on their specific needs, with the idea that “each mind matters”. In a field where there may be several choices of providers, EMS works from a holistic perspective to take into account the client in their environment. As such, EMS focuses on Homeless Prevention services to clients who are struggling with homelessness or challenges with housing stability. Homeless Prevention is a focus of our Mental Health Skill-building Program.
**What programs does EMS offer?
EMS offers Mental Health Skill-building Services (MHSS) for adults age 18 and over who have a Serious Mental Illness, a history of hospitalization, and are currently prescribed a psychotropic medication. Each client in the MHSS program may work with a counselor up to 15 hours per week on goals related to increasing his or her over all stability. The counselor will go to the individual’s home, meet in the community, and provide coaching opportunities to enhance life skills. MHSS is a Medicaid funded service.
EMS offers Intensive In-home Services (IIH) to children up to the age of 18 who have a history of mental health services and despite these services, continue to experience significant challenges in the home, school, and community settings. Each client in the IIH program may work with a counselor up to 10 hours per week in the home environment. As well, family therapy is provided for each client in IIH at least monthly by a licensed or licensed-eligible professional. IIH is a Medicaid funded service.
Homeless Prevention Services are available to all clients and families, as well as individuals in the community who are not currently involved with another EMS service area. The goal of the Homeless Prevention Program (HPP) is to assist individuals with securing and maintaining stable housing with a focus of reducing homelessness in the community. HPP may provide linkages to resources in the community and provide financial guidance in the process. HPP does not offer housing, but rather, assists with bridging the gap between those in need with the housing resources available in the area.
EMS is able to offer Mentoring services when a funding source is secured as this service is not billable through insurance. A Mentor will work 1-1 with a youth to provide guidance and support in the community setting. The Mentor can work with the youth for up to 10 hours per week, or as funding allows.
